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Canon 1D vs Samsung SL102

Portability
50
Imaging
41
Features
43
Overall
41
Canon EOS-1D front
 
Samsung SL102 front
Portability
96
Imaging
32
Features
21
Overall
27

Canon 1D vs Samsung SL102 Key Specs

Canon 1D
(Full Review)
  • 4MP - APS-H Sensor
  • 2" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 1/16000s Max Shutter
  • No Video
  • Canon EF Mount
  • 1585g - 156 x 158 x 80mm
  • Launched December 2001
  • Successor is Canon 1D MII
Samsung SL102
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 35-105mm (F) lens
  • 116g - 90 x 59 x 22mm
  • Launched January 2009
  • Additionally referred to as ES55
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Canon 1D vs Samsung SL102 Overview

Below, we will be comparing the Canon 1D vs Samsung SL102, one is a Pro DSLR and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Canon and Samsung. There is a sizeable difference among the sensor resolutions of the 1D (4MP) and SL102 (10MP) and the 1D (APS-H) and SL102 (1/2.3") feature different sensor measurements.

Photography Glossary

The 1D was brought out 8 years prior to the SL102 which is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Canon 1D being a Large SLR camera and the Samsung SL102 being a Compact camera.

Before going straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the 1D scores against the SL102 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon 1D over the Samsung SL102

 1D SL102 
Manually focus Dial accurate focusing

Reasons to pick Samsung SL102 over the Canon 1D

 SL102 1D 
LaunchedJanuary 2009December 2001More modern by 86 months
Screen dimension2.5"2"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution230k120kClearer screen (+110k dot)

Common features in the Canon 1D and Samsung SL102

 1D SL102 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Missing Touch friendly screen

Canon 1D vs Samsung SL102 Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you will want to consider its weight and size. The Canon 1D offers exterior measurements of 156mm x 158mm x 80mm (6.1" x 6.2" x 3.1") with a weight of 1585 grams (3.49 lbs) whilst the Samsung SL102 has specifications of 90mm x 59mm x 22mm (3.5" x 2.3" x 0.9") and a weight of 116 grams (0.26 lbs).

Check out the Canon 1D vs Samsung SL102 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have during that time. The following is the front view size comparison of the 1D vs the SL102.

Canon 1D vs Samsung SL102 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the 1D and SL102 is 50 and 96 respectively.

Canon 1D vs Samsung SL102 top view buttons comparison

Canon 1D vs Samsung SL102 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is hard to picture the gap in sensor sizes merely by researching a spec sheet. The picture underneath might provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the 1D and SL102.

As you can see, the 2 cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The 1D due to its bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF less difficult and the Samsung SL102 will result in greater detail having its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop shots much more aggressively. The more aged 1D will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

Canon 1D vs Samsung SL102 sensor size comparison

Canon 1D vs Samsung SL102 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon 1D vs Samsung SL102 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon 1D Portrait photography details
Samsung SL102 Portrait photography details
51
has manual focus
high flash sync (1/500s)
decent sensor size (APS-H)
delivers RAW files
doesn't have liveview
low megapixels (4 megapixels)
24
offers face detect focusing
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon 1D Street photography advice
Samsung SL102 Street photography advice
48
decent sensor size (APS-H)
delivers RAW files
environment sealing
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
more heavy than others in class (1,585g)
55
lighter than others (116g)
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon 1D as a Sports photography camera
Samsung SL102 as a Sports photography camera
49
high shutter speed (1/16,000s)
decent sensor size (APS-H)
environment sealing
sensor has phase detect auto focus
doesn't have liveview
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (4MP)
16
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon 1D Travel photography info
Samsung SL102 Travel photography info
38
environment sealing
more heavy than others in class (1,585g)
low megapixels (4MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
61
lighter than others (116g)
flash built-in
fast max aperture (f)
lack of Timelapse mode
low resolution sensor (10MP)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
wide angle not the best (35mm)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon 1D
Landscape photography with Samsung SL102
49
has manual focus
change lenses (Canon EF mount)
decent sensor size (APS-H)
delivers RAW files
environment sealing
small screen (2 inches)
doesn't have liveview
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (4MP)
26
fast max aperture (f)
focusing manually not possible
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
tiny screen (2.5")
manual exposure not available
no image stabilization
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon 1D as a Vlogging camera
Samsung SL102 as a Vlogging camera
9
no video shooting
29
fast max aperture (f)
offers face detect focusing
lighter than others (116 grams)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
low res video (640 x 480 resolution)
lack of microphone socket
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Canon 1D vs Samsung SL102 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 1D and Samsung SL102
 Canon EOS-1DSamsung SL102
General Information
Brand Canon Samsung
Model type Canon EOS-1D Samsung SL102
Also referred to as - ES55
Class Pro DSLR Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2001-12-13 2009-01-08
Physical type Large SLR Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size APS-H 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 28.7 x 19.1mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 548.2mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 4 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 2464 x 1648 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 3200 1600
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 45 -
Lens
Lens support Canon EF fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 35-105mm (3.0x)
Macro focusing distance - 10cm
Total lenses 250 -
Crop factor 1.3 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2 inches 2.5 inches
Screen resolution 120 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentaprism) None
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.72x -
Features
Min shutter speed 30 secs 8 secs
Max shutter speed 1/16000 secs 1/1500 secs
Continuous shutter rate 8.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance no built-in flash -
Flash settings External Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Flash off, Red Eye Fix
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Max flash synchronize 1/500 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions - 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution None 640x480
Video format - Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 1585g (3.49 lb) 116g (0.26 lb)
Dimensions 156 x 158 x 80mm (6.1" x 6.2" x 3.1") 90 x 59 x 22mm (3.5" x 2.3" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (10sec, 2sec, Double, Motion Timer)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage Compact Flash (Type I or II) SC/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, internal
Card slots Single Single
Launch pricing $4,899 $130